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Ben Tossell
Makerpad
De empleado de Product Hunt a construir y vender Makerpad
1 month
$1K MRR
Twitter / X
Growth Channel
Fundador en Solitario
Founder
Founder
Ben Tossell
Fundador en Solitario•Non-technical•USA
Commitment
Full-timeExperience
ExperiencedProduct
Aprende a construir software sin código. Tutoriales y comunidad para constructores sin código.
Type
Producto de InformaciónIndustry
Herramientas para DesarrolladoresModel
Pago ÚnicoMarketing Strategy
How Ben acquired customers
Growth Channel
Twitter / X
Also Used
ComunidadesProduct Hunt
Tech Stack
Tools used to build Makerpad
WebflowMemberstackAirtableZapier
The Full Story
Después de dejar Product Hunt, quería enseñar a las personas cómo construir sin código: las habilidades que había aprendido yo mismo.
El Lanzamiento
Lancé Makerpad en enero de 2019 con un modelo de membresía simple. $99/año para acceder a tutoriales sobre construcción con herramientas sin código como Zapier, Airtable y Webflow.
Tracción Rápida
Dentro de 30 días, alcancé $1K MRR. El movimiento sin código estaba creciendo, y fui uno de los primeros en crear educación estructurada en torno a él. Construir en público en Twitter ayudó a impulsar registros tempranos.
La Salida
En 2020, Zapier adquirió Makerpad. Todo el viaje desde el lanzamiento hasta la salida fue menos de 2 años.
- Lanzamiento a $1K MRR: 30 días
- Lanzamiento a adquisición: ~18 meses
- Salida a Zapier: 2020
Key Takeaways
1
Ser temprano en una tendencia puede acelerar todo
2
Los fundadores no técnicos pueden construir negocios educativos exitosos
3
Construir en público crea responsabilidad y clientes
4
Comunidad + contenido es una combinación poderosa
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This journey
30 days
Median of 294
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Ben's Path to $1K MRRPremium
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Frequently asked questions
Who acquired Makerpad?
Makerpad was acquired by Zapier for an undisclosed price on March 2021. Pre-acquisition revenue was $400K ARR. Acquired by Zapier March 2021 for undisclosed amount. Pre-acquisition ARR ~$400K. Ben Tossell continued running Makerpad within Zapier.
What is Makerpad?
Aprende a construir software sin código. Tutoriales y comunidad para constructores sin código. It operates in Herramientas para Desarrolladores.
How long did it take Makerpad to reach $1k mrr?
Ben Tossell took 1 month to reach $1k mrr with Makerpad.
Was Ben Tossell a solo founder?
Yes. Ben Tossell built Makerpad as a solo founder.
What marketing channel did Makerpad use to grow?
Makerpad grew primarily through Twitter / X.
What industry is Makerpad in?
Makerpad operates in Herramientas para Desarrolladores.
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